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Melissa Kruger discusses the challenges of Christian parenting teens and the importance of not tying their success to personal validation.

On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Melissa Kruger about Christian parenting teens without making their success, choices, or future your personal report card.

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